I'm curious about the size of 1 GT. I want to understand how large this measurement is and what it represents in terms of magnitude.
7 answers
Federico
Tue Nov 12 2024
A gigaton is a measurement unit representing a vast quantity.
EchoSeeker
Tue Nov 12 2024
It is equivalent to 2,205 pounds in weight.
StormGalaxy
Tue Nov 12 2024
Comparing it to another common unit, a metric ton is approximately 10 percent heavier than a U.S. ton.
OceanSoul
Tue Nov 12 2024
Specifically, it signifies a billion metric tons.
Enrico
Tue Nov 12 2024
This difference highlights the variations in measurement standards across different regions.